Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road, the earliest from 2022. Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The time removed from temperature was determined. Manager placed time stamp on all items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Manager placed label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching g in bulk sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed inside a bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 6 cutting boards in storage area with grooves and stains. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large clear plastic containers wet nesting on drying rack. Manager separated to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Part to repair dishmachine panel / digital screen has been ordered **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-38-5
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flying insects observed in the mop sink area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed 1 live flying insect observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. 2 live roaches observed under shelving in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches observed on floor under Dishmachine. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under shelving in dish area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flying insects observed in the mop sink area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time stickers were improperly marked, but proper timeframe was determined. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chemical sanitizer (Sink and Surface) in 3 compartment sink exceeded 700ppm. Repairs on sanitizer dispenser conducted during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches observed on floor under Dishmachine. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with large beard not covered with a beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed produce dicer in prep area with broken plastic components **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine screen incorrectly displaying temperature. Dishmachine tested at 160F. Repairs ongoing on Dishmachine during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris under and behind soda heads on self-serve soda fountains **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed worn and chipped metal ice scoop at ice machine. **Warning**
14-12-4
35
May 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wash cloth sanitizer stored next to crushed cookies at ice cream station, manager remove sanitizer from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior walls and upper stainless area.
22-20-5
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed manager place pump soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with old food debris
16-21-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink Corrected observed employee place in mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee place in manager office **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin freezer on cookline
14-69-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 flies landing on prep table in back kitchen Observed approximately 3 flies in drive thru landing on registers and prep tables Observed approximately 4 flies landing on ice cream machine, cutting board and wall of kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale on the inside of the ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top on dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected on employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored inside reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm, Corrected observed employee discard , refill sanitizer, and retest at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on dry storage shelf Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road.
How does Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Restaurant, Sr 60/Gornto Road is inspected around three times per year on average.
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